Health Insurance in Oklahoma

Gov. Brad Henry has announced that he has signed Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules that expand eligibility for the program from businesses with up to 50 employees.

Under the program, the state of Oklahoma pays part of the health insurance costs of employers.

Under the voluntary program, the state covers 60 percent of the costs, employers pay 25 percent and employees are asked to pay 15 percent.

The program is administered by the OHCA and utilizes matching funds from the federal government.